United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 515 Collections and/or Records:
Hiram Hines papers
Collection — Folder S660
Identifier: S0661
Scope and Contents
This collection includes autographed, signed diaries from Hiram Hines in Indiana ranging from 1861 to 1873 regarding life as a soldier in the Civil War and afterwards.
Dates:
1861-1873
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hiram Hines papers
Hiram Maine collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S2607
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of Hiram Maine's family correspondence and his Civil War letters. After the Civil War, correspondence also consists of Maine's newspaper work, letters from the Chicago Express, labor unions, and letters to stockholders in the La Cobriza Mining Company in Sonora, Mexico. Correspondence ranges from 1844 to 1918 from throughout the United States, most notably Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kansas.
Dates:
1844-1918
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hiram Maine collection
Hiram Matthew letters
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0913
Scope and Contents
This collection includes copies of 72 letters from Hiram Matthew to his wife in the Civil War ranging from 1864 to 1865 regarding his life during the war.
Dates:
1862-1863
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hiram Matthew letters
Hook family papers
Collection — Folder S0680
Identifier: S0680
Scope and Contents
This collection contains letters written by John M. Hook to his brother, Matthias, from 1861 to 1863 while serving in G Company, 6th Indiana Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. The collection also includes a letter written in 1863 to Matthias Hook from Banner Davis, a man serving in the same unit as John. Other items in the collection are a letter written by Margaret Hook from Des Moines, Iowa in 1851; Bartholomew County, Indiana tax receipts paid by Mathias Hook (1853,...
Dates:
1851-1937
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hook family papers
Horace Conine collection
Collection — Folder S285
Identifier: S0285
Scope and Contents
This collection contains two photocopies of letters. The first is from Horace Conine to his sone Benton, who was serving in his stead during the Civil War. The letter largely speaks of activity on the family farm and the desire for his son to return. Benton's younger brother appends a short note to the end of the letter.The second letter is from Emily Baker, niece of Horace, to Nellie Husted, daughter of Myron Conine. The letter speaks of baby items sent along with the letter and...
Dates:
1865-1898
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Horace Conine collection
Horan family papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S0682
Scope and Contents
This collection includes family letters from Ireland (1825-1840); letters of introduction for Horan written by Irish businessmen to acquaintances in the the United States (1836); tax receipts, merchant licenses, a will, naturalization papers, and other papers of Michael and Mary Horan from Kosciusko County, Indiana (1837-1858); Civil War veterans' papers and pension papers of Hiram F. Berst (1863-1888); Berst's certificates from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Patriarchal Circle and the...
Dates:
1825-1888
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Horan family papers
Howard G. Walker collection on 81st Indiana Regiment
Collection
Identifier: L448
Scope and Contents
This collection includes five volumes from Howard G. Walker in the United States, ranging from 1996 to 1999, regarding the history of the 81st Indiana Regiment during the U.S. Civil War. These volumes include extracts of reports of time of battle by leaders, calender astronomical reports, records of correspondence, roster of volunteers, and collection of photographs of headstones and soldiers.
Dates:
1996-1999
Howe family papers
Collection
Identifier: L077
Scope and Contents
The collection includes estate and business papers of Joseph Bailey, Francis Howe’s letters to his fiancée Rose Bailey, Rose Bailey’s letters to her two daughters while they attended St. Mary-of-the-Woods Academy (1855-1869). Also included is correspondence with Rose Bailey Howe’s sister Eleanor who became a nun, Mother Mary Cecilia.
Dates:
1817-1919
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Howe family papers
Hubert Hawkins collection
Collection — Folder S1854
Identifier: S1854
Scope and Contents
The documents in this collection are copies of correspondence and other materials of George Washington and people in Indianapolis, Indiana as well as others, from historical research conducted by Hubert H. Hawkins. The documents, which span the period between 1776 and 1908, concern Indiana and U.S. history, regarding topics such as the Revolutionary War, Irish immigration, Oregon Territory and Texas, the Civil War, and an account of Kentucky politician Cassius M. Clay killing Cyrus Turner in...
Dates:
1776-1939
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hubert Hawkins collection
Hugh D. Gallagher papers
Collection — Folder S0498
Identifier: S0498
Scope and Contents
This collection contains typewritten copies of correspondence and military papers of Bernard F. Mullen and Hugh D. Gallagher from the U.S. Civil War. Ranging from November 20, 1863 to February 1, 1865, the copies include circulars, special orders, and a partial letter sent by Col. Mullen to Gallagher; a letter from Assistant Surgeon G. A. Kunker regarding Mullen's illness; 2 letters sent by Gallagher to his brother and sister; and military orders sent to Gallagher by Lt. Col. A. G. Tassin from...
Dates:
1863-1865
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Hugh D. Gallagher papers
